ZIP Code 78217

In ZIP code 78217, on San Antonio's northeast side, homes carry a median value of $242,300 while households earn a median of $60,988. At the county's 1.73% effective property tax rate, that home translates to roughly $4,192 in annual taxes, or about 6.9% of median household income — a meaningful share for owners on a fixed budget. Per-capita income sits at $34,442, so single earners feel the pinch more sharply. Add an 8.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost of living here leans on wage growth to keep pace with housing expenses.